Notice of Elections- Call for Nominations

September 15th 2021:  Clare PPN notice of elections and call for nominations for the following three positions:

  • Environmental Representative for the Physical Development Strategic Policy Committee
  • Community and Voluntary Representative for the Rural Development Forum
  • Social Inclusion Representative for the Rural Development Forum

Please note nominations must be received by September 28th 2021 @5PM

  1. Environmental Representative on the Physical Development Strategic Policy Committee of Clare County Council

This committee is made up of Elected Councillors, Council Officials and community and social partner representatives. They have the role of helping to form, advise on and monitor all policies relating to roads, water and fire services and the environment in County Clare. Clare PPN’s Environment Representative on the Physical Development SPC will have the chance to ensure that environmental concerns are included in policy formation by Clare County Council. We are seeking an energetic person with a deep understanding of environmental and sustainability issues who willing to play an active role on the Physical Development SPC and in consulting and feeding back to Clare PPN’s member groups.

 Election Rules and Process:

  • Only groups who were members of Clare PPN on Wednesday 15th September are eligible to participate in this election,
  • Only groups who are members of the Environment College can participate in this election,
  • No person can represent Clare PPN on more than one external committee or body,
  • Each member group may nominate one candidate and may cast one vote. (It is each group’s named contact person’s responsibility to consult with their own members regarding this).

How to nominate a candidate:

Groups wishing to nominate a candidate must seek their consent first and then must send an email to admin@clareppn.ie with the following information on or before 28th September 2021 at 5pm:

  • Name of Community Group.
  • Position number for which they are nominating a candidate.
  • Name of proposed nominee.
  • Contact details of proposed nominee.
  • A short paragraph (up to 200 words) detailing the nominees’ suitability and experience for the role- this will be shared on social media and on our website in advance of voting.
  • A photo of your nominee which we may share with our members and social media followers.

Clare PPN will confirm receipt of nominations by email. Following the close of nominations Clare PPN will circulate details of candidates to our members and voting will be open until October 8th  2021 @ 5pm.  No votes will be accepted after this time.

2.Social Inclusion Representative on the Clare Rural Development Forum

The Rural Development Forum, which meets three times per year, is comprised of more than 40 representatives from organisations throughout County Clare. One of its key achievements so far has been the Clare County Council’s Rural Development Strategy 2026 (currently at mid-stage review): http://www.clarecoco.ie/services/community/publications/clare-rural-development-strategy-2026-26009.pdf

Clare PPN’s Social Inclusion representative on the Rural Development Forum will have the chance to discuss and influence policy decisions, projects and strategies for the development of County Clare and to network with the other 40 members of the forum. We are seeking an energetic person with a deep understanding of social inclusion issues in the county who is willing to play an active role in both the Rural Development Forum and in consulting and feeding back to Clare PPN’s member groups.

Election Rules and Process:

  • Only groups who were members of Clare PPN on Wednesday 15th September are eligible to participate in this election
  • Only groups who are members of the Social Inclusion College can participate in this election
  • No person can represent Clare PPN on more than one external committee or body,
  • Each member group may nominate one candidate and may cast one vote. (It is each group’s named contact person’s responsibility to consult with their own members regarding this).

How to nominate a candidate:

Groups wishing to nominate a candidate must seek their consent first and then must send an email to admin@clareppn.ie with the following information on or before 28th September 2021 at 5pm:

  • Name of Community Group.
  • Position number for which they are nominating a candidate.
  • Name of proposed nominee.
  • Contact details of proposed nominee.
  • A short paragraph (up to 200 words) detailing the nominees’ suitability and experience for the role- this will be shared on social media and on our website in advance of voting.
  • A photo of your nominee which we may share with our members and social media followers.

Clare PPN will confirm receipt of nominations by email. Following the close of nominations Clare PPN will circulate details of candidates to our members and voting will be open until October 8th  2021 @ 5pm.  No votes will be accepted after this time.

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3.Community and Voluntary Representative on the Clare Rural Development Forum

The Rural Development Forum, which meets three times per year, is comprised of more than 40 representatives from organisations throughout County Clare. One of its key achievements so far has been the Clare County Council’s Rural Development Strategy 2026 (currently at mid-stage review): http://www.clarecoco.ie/services/community/publications/clare-rural-development-strategy-2026-26009.pdf

Clare PPN’s C&V representative on the Rural Development Forum will have the chance to discuss and influence policy decisions, projects and strategies for the development of County Clare and to network with the other 40 members of the forum. We are seeking an energetic person with a deep understanding of community issues who is willing to play an active role in both the Rural Development Forum and in consulting and feeding back to Clare PPN’s member groups.

Election Rules and Process:

  • Only groups who were members of Clare PPN on Wednesday 15th September are eligible to participate in this election,
  • Only groups who are members of the Community and Voluntary College can participate in this election,
  • No person can represent Clare PPN on more than one external committee or body,
  • Each member group may nominate one candidate and may cast one vote. (It is each group’s named contact person’s responsibility to consult with their own members regarding this).

How to nominate a candidate:

Groups wishing to nominate a candidate must seek their consent first and then must send an email to admin@clareppn.ie with the following information on or before 28th September 2021 at 5pm:

  • Name of Community Group.
  • Position number for which they are nominating a candidate.
  • Name of proposed nominee.
  • Contact details of proposed nominee.
  • A short paragraph (up to 200 words) detailing the nominees’ suitability and experience for the role- this will be shared on social media and on our website in advance of voting.
  • A photo of your nominee which we may share with our members and social media followers.

Clare PPN will confirm receipt of nominations by email. Following the close of nominations Clare PPN will circulate details of candidates to our members and online, and voting will be open until October 8th  2021 @ 5pm.  No votes will be accepted after this time.